Bernard Shields

Private

1833 – 1887

Private Bernard Shields served the U.S. Army. Bernard was 54 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Private

Medal of Honor

8 April 1865 · At Appomattox, Va. · Private, Company E, 2d West Virginia Cavalry.

Capture of flag of the Washington Artillery (C.S.A.).

Awards & Decorations 1

Medal of Honor - Army April 8, 1865 · At Appomattox, Va. · Private, Company E, 2d West Virginia Cavalry.

Capture of flag of the Washington Artillery (C.S.A.).

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